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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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State
Rep. John Pallone
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Pallone on the passing of Congressman Murtha
HARRISBURG, Feb. 8 – State Rep. John Pallone, D-Westmoreland/Armstrong, released the following statement on the death of Congressman John Murtha:
"Congressman John Murtha may have represented Pennsylvania, but the entire nation today lost a voice for working people, for retired seniors and for veterans. He was a political legend who had extraordinary access to presidents of both parties, and Democrats and Republicans alike often sought his advice on defense matters.
"My thoughts and sympathy go to Congressman Murtha's wife Joyce, his family, and to the people he served for more than three decades in the U.S. Congress."
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